University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona is a great choice for international students seeking higher education in Spain. The Univeristy is renowned for its high international rankings, and offers a wide range of academic programmes in various fields. Its diverse student population fosters a multicultural environment, enhancing the overall learning experience. Additionally, Barcelona is a lively city filled with rich history, cultural attractions, and a bustling social scene, making it an enjoyable place to live and study. The university also provides various support services for international students, including language courses and integration programs, ensuring a smooth transition into academic life in Spain.

Currently, the University of Barcelona provides different scholarships to overseas students depending with their annual academic performance. Requiring all applicants to have a strong academic background, most of the scholarships set minimum entrance academic standard, equal to a 7.5 grade point average or 85 percent average on previous courses. For Masters a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS or a 90 in TOEFL is also required For specialisation a minimum of 7.0 in IELTS or a 95 in TOEFL is also required. Besides, certain scholarships may be given on the condition that a candidate meets requirements on exams like the GRE or GMAT. The scholarship grant can be 25%-100% of the cost of tuition fee which may cost about Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 3,00,000 per year.

The University of Barcelona offers a two year E-MBA program. There are 25 student vacancies every intake. The small classes ensure a personal approach and direct contact between lecturers and students. The tuition fee for the academic course 2024-2025 of the Executive MBA is EURO 12,000 (INR 10,97,272). There is also an administrative fee of EURO 70 (INR 6,400). However, the eligibility criteria to apply for an Executive MBA is mentioned below:

•     An official degree
•     At least three years of full-time working experience in relevant positions
•     A good command of Spanish
•     Strong leadership skills, global perspective, functional expertise and innovation
•     The aptitude to succeed in a rigorous academic program

The University of Barcelona offers a two year E-MBA program. There are 25 student vacancies every intake. The small classes ensure a personal approach and direct contact between lecturers and students. The tuition fee for the academic course 2024-2025 of the Executive MBA is EURO 12,000 (INR 10,97,272). There is also an administrative fee of EURO 70 (INR 6,400). However, the eligibility criteria to apply for an Executive MBA is mentioned below:

•     An official degree
•     At least three years of full-time working experience in relevant positions
•     A good command of Spanish
•     Strong leadership skills, global perspective, functional expertise and innovation
•     The aptitude to succeed in a rigorous academic program

The University of Barcelona offers PhD in Economics as a full time four year program and can be completed in seven years via part time mode with one year fee of EURO 540,92 (INR 49,45,296). The program is accredited after a holistic evaluation by the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU), which acknowledges the quality and impact of the research carried out within the PhD framework. Former PhD students have been placed in academic research institutions in the US and Europe and international organizations and governmental institutions. On the other hand, the PhD program in Applied Economics at UAB provides a unique offer in the Spanish and European university system. The program is oriented to the preparation of researchers with a sound knowledge in economic theory, quantitative techniques and methodological tools, which allows them to develop an original and high quality applied economic research. Several graduates from the programme are working in different areas of public administration (Generalitat, Ministries, CTESC, etc.) and national and international organisations, both public and private.

The University of Barcelona offers Master’s degree in Statistics and operation as a two year program in the faculty of Economics and Business with researchers who with extensive experience and international renown in the fields of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Optimization, Data Engineering and Industrial Statistics. The master's degree is open to candidates with a qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering (Industrial Engineering, etc.). Candidates could also hold qualifications in Economic or Business Sciences (Economics, Business, etc.) and Medical or Biological Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, etc.).

The University of Barcelona offers the Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BBA) as a four year course with 240 credits through the faculty of Economics and Business. The program’s core subjects are Accounting, Economics and Business Environment, Business Organization, Quantitative Methods and Strategic Analysis. The degree structure also makes it possible to complete a stay abroad via the university mobility programs offered by the Faculty of Economics and Business. The cost of attending the course per credit is EURO 17,69 (INR 16,45) approx. Students can apply through the university online portal.

 EURO= INR 90.1 as on Jul 26,2024